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GEORGE H. BENNETT, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

TILI'NG.

SPECIFICATION forming part Of Letters Patent N0. 708,194, dated September 2, 1902.

Application filed January 18, 1902. Serial No. 90,228. (No model.)

ately and effectively be used as a covering for side walls and ceilings.

The tiling maybe of any suitable material used for such purposes, such as rubber, rubber compound, and ceramic ware, papiermache, &c.

My invention is embodied in two tiles adapted to intermesh and connect.

crossthat is to say, across in whichthe arms are of` equal length, although their proportional length, width, 'and' size may be increased or decreased, as desired. For general use, however, I prefer to construct a tile comprising two of the crosses, the adjoining ends of two of the arms of which are permanently united endwise, thereby producing a doublecross tile, hereinafter referred to as a crosstile and which serves to lock all the tiles securely and thoroughly together. The crosstiles'are arranged in juxtapositionin some instances with the ends of their arms in endwise contact and in others with their arms intermediate with those of the adjoining crosstiles. With either arrangement there are formed spaces between the arms of the tiles. The spaces between the arms of the crosstiles are filled by the second tiles, which will be hereinafter referred to as block-tiles and which may be in one piece or subdivided to fill spaces to produce' artistic effects and also to provide suitable pieces for filling interstices, such as would be formed between the edges of the tiling and an adjacent side wall. However formed, the block-tiles engage with, connect, and are locked by the cross-tiles in`position and together. The shape of the block-tiles will also vary in order to admit of varied arrangement of the cross-tiles. Whatever the precise shape of the block-tiles, they are secured together with adjoining arms of the cross-tiles, and the One4 of the` tiles is in the general form of a heraldic Aouter edges of all of the tiles arek formed with corresponding and continuous serrations or corrugations, so that any block-tile or subdivision thereof will intermesh and engage with any cross-tile of similar type. The serrations are preferably rounded at top and bottom into the form of corrugations in order to impart greater iiexibility of contact and strength to their edges, although for some purposes the crenelated or serrated edge may be employed. It will be apparent that these forms of serrations are much stronger and far more durable than any means of connection extending singlyA-that is to say, unsupported beyond the body of the tile-in any form. Further details of construction and arrangement will be hereinafter pointed out, and referred to in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawings,^Figure lis a plan view showing a plurality of tiles arranged in their operativerelation. Fig. 2 is a transverse sectional view on the line 2 2 of Fig. l.

Fig. 3 is a detailed view of one of the cross'- tiles. Fig. 4 is a detail view of one'of the single tiles, showing the serrations having sharp points. Fig. 5 is a detail view of one of the block-tiles. block-tile having crenelated edges. Fig. 6L is a plan view of a slightly-different block-tile having spaced crenelated edges. Fig. '7 is a plan view of a plurality of cross-tiles and block-tiles arranged in operative relation, the block-tiles being variously subdivided. Fig. 8 is a plan View showing a plurality of crosstiles arranged in different relation to each Fig. 6 is a plan view of a other, together with a modified form of blockl tiles. Fig. 9 is a detail view of one of the double cross-tiles formed with apertures filled with like material of diering color or colors. Fig, l0 is a detail view of the modified form of block-tiling shown in Fig. 8.

In the drawings, A indicates the main tile, which is in the form of a double cross-that is to say, having the general shape of two These `crosses are IOO are formed with serrations, which are preferably rounded to form corrugations F, which extend continuously about the outer edges of the block-tiles and of the arms of the tiles A, the said corrugations being of the same depth and pitch and adapted to register and intermesh in any position. The corrugations extend at right angles to the surfaces of the tiles, so that there is no dovetailing, either vertical or lateral, nor any undercutting, and a tile lnay be withdrawn from the floor, leaving an opening into which another' can be fitted without disturbing or displacing any of the adjacent tiles.

In Fig. 4 I have shown a cross-tile A having pointed notches or serrations F, and in Fig. 6 a form in which square projections F' are arranged to form crenelated edges which similarly engage and intermesh. In the construction shown in Fig. l the cross-tiles A are arranged with their ends and arms in contact, which results in forming square openings e between them into which block-tiles E are fitted. These tiles E extend across and cover the joints between the ends of the arms of the cross-tile and by reason of the form of their edges bind all the tiles securely together.

In Fig. 7 the cross-tiles A are as just described, the dierence between Fig. l being that the block-tiles Gr are subdivided into different forms-for instance, the tile G' is subdivided into two triangular portions g and g', the tile G is subdivided into three portions Gr2 I-I H', while the tileI is subdivided into six portions i 'i2 113 i4 6, each of which is a triangle. Not only may these subdivided block-tiles be used for artistic effect by co1- oring the part as desired, but the different pieces provided by so dividing are of greatest convenience in filling the space produced between the ends of the tiles abutting against a side wall. I may also form the block-tiles with variously-shaped inlaid central pieces, as at J K L, L being square, K round, and J diamond shape.

As indicated in Fig. 8, the arrangement is modified by arranging the cross-tiles A so that the arms of adjacent tiles do not touch, but on the contraryare arranged equidistant from each other. This construction results in the formation of spaces between the arms of an irregular form, which, however, can be filled by means of a multiplicity of block tiles all the same shape. One of these block-tiles M is shown separately in Fig. lO, where it will be seen that it has corrugated sides fm N. One of its ends is squared to meeta corresponding tile from an opposite direction, while its other end n is in wedge form to fit in between simi- 6o lar ends of three other similar' block-tiles in tiles and serve to secure the whole together Without the employment of tongues, entering wedges, or parts distinctly secured within one another. Furthermore, the construction admits of exceedingly artistic effects, while being economical in construction and durable in use.

In View of the foregoing it will be understood that minor modifications in the construction aud arrangement of my improved tiling may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from my invention, and I therefore do not limit myself to the exact details illustrated and described.

Obviously the tiles may be made in any desired sizes according to the purpose for which they are to be used. Also it will be apparent that a group or groups may be formedthat is to to say, that a plurality of the tiles may be permanently joined together to form a design by attaching their edges in any desirable and convenient manner before they are placed upon the actual surface to be covered. With my improved tiles the edges may be also slightly beveled to retaintheir respective p0- sitions.

Having described my invention, what I claim is- 1. A Hoor-covering, comprising the combination of tiles having arms, formed with corrugated or serrated edges, said arms arranged in juxtaposition to form spaces between them, and block-tiles the edges of which are correspondingly corrugated orserrated fitting within and filling the spaces between the arms.

2. A floor-covering, comprising the combination of a plurality of removable cross and block tiles, the cross-tiles having arms, the eX- t-remities of which are arranged in juxtaposition to form spaces between them, and the block-tiles fitting within and filling the spaces between the arms, the edges of all of the tiles being formed with corresponding corrugations or serrations adapted to engage and intermesh.

3. A tile-floor covering, consisting of a plurality of removable tiles, all of the tiles being formed with corrugated or serrated edges, the corrugations or serrations being symmetrical in form, their central axes extending at right angles from the edges of the tiles, and being at right angles to their surfaces, the formation of the edges in all the tiles corresponding and being adapted to engage and intermesh throughout.

4. The combination with a block-tile of two tiles, each in the form of a double heraldic cross, the adjoining arms of the crosses forming spaces adapted to receive and contain various-formed block-tiles, and all being removable.

5. The combination with block-tiles of tiles, each in the form of a double heraldic cross, the adjoining arms of the crosses forming spaces adapted to receive and contain the block-tiles, the edges or margins of all of the tiles being formed with corrugations or serrations of equal dimensions, and adapted to interrnesh, engage and be removable.

G. A Hoor-tile comprising cross-tiles, the

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arms of which are arranged in juxtaposition to each other forming inclosed spaces, and

ties of which are arranged in juxtaposition to form spaces between them, and a plurality of block-tiles fitting within and filling the spaces vbetween the arms, said block-tiles uniting to fill the space between the said arms and formed with corrugated or serrated 'outer edges, the serrations in the block-tiles correspending and adapted to intermesh with the serrations in the arms.

Signed at New York, N. Y., this 14th day of January, 1902.

GEORGE H. BENNETT.

Witnesses:

THEO. S. FOWLER, ALBERT W. PHILLIPS. 

